Credential: Graduate Certificate
Field of Study: Early Intervention Developmental Specialist
Program Overview
An Early Intervention Developmental Specialist is a professional who is trained to work with individuals with disabilities by implementing strategies, curricula, and interventions, in addition to working with families to support child skill development. This Early Intervention (EI) certificate is for individuals who are interested in working with young children.
Graduate Policies
For graduate policies and procedures, please review the School of Graduate Studies section of the General Bulletin.
Program Requirements
Students must apply for the university certificate upon completion of the program requirements listed below. The required 16 credit hours occur in a standard sequence over a 15-month period.
Course List | Code | Title | Hours |
| COSI 431 | Medical Aspects of Developmental Disabilities: Theory and Practice | 2 |
| PSCL 433 | Early Intervention Child Psychology: Infant and Toddler Development | 2 |
| COSI 600 | Special Problems and Topics | 2 |
| COSI 452A | Graduate Clinical Practicum I: Case Management | 1 |
| or PSCL 432A | Early Intervention Graduate Practicum A: Foundations for Interpersonal Communication |
| COSI 452B | Graduate Clinical Practicum II: Professional Issues | 1 |
| or PSCL 432B | Early Intervention Graduate Practicum B: School Practicum and Foundations for IPC |
| Methods of Assessment I | |
| Early Intervention I: Theories and Practice | |
| Early Intervention II: Evidence Based Practice | |
| Introduction to Applied Behavior Analysis | |
| Total Hours | 16-17 |
